But alas, the rear hub, pictured below, is only available in track/flip flop configurations.

So I sent off an message to their posted contact email asking if a multi-speed freewheel and/or freehub version(s) of this hub would be available.

Imagine my delight when I received this response from The Paul, who also granted me permission to publish it:

"We soon will have a freewheel version called the Jono hub. It comes with spacers to fit nearly every frame/freewheel combination.

Have a good ride,

Paul"

That's pretty exciting news, a modern production and presumably high quality hub that is very similar in appearance to classically styled high flange hubs.

And seeing the allen fixing nuts on these hubs made me wonder, yet again, do I really need quick release levers on any of my wheels? If I have my little toolkit with me, which is virtually always, I have a small set of allen wrenches in there.

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Wow, those look GREAT! Hmmm... how can I con 300 dollars out of my wife?

About QR skewers, I don't see a huge penalty for having them. I suppose they are slightly heavier, but it can't be by much. Yes, I carry a multi tool but I like not having to dig it out anytime I remove the tires. I suppose they can also create theft issue on a commuter bike but I don't see using these hubs on anything I would leave alone in public.

QR levers may be only a minor convenience but I think the penalties are less. Maybe I am missing something?